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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

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Equipped with an energy savings thermostat that gives you just the right amount of heat by regulating the wattage consumption based on your desired temperature, the EnergySmart® 360 Surround can save consumers money without sacrificing comfort. . Our Laundry Caddy is a compact 3 shelf unit that nestles nicely between the washer/dryer.

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Should You Line Dry Your Clothes?

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Clothes dryers were around, but expensive. Line drying clothing saves dryer cycles. Some sources such as Laundry List.org claim that you can save $25 on your monthly electric bill (assuming you have an electric clothes dryer now) if you line dry your clothing. Line drying saves carbon emissions.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

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As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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